The impact of well equipped electrical workshops laboratories in the teaching of applied electricity for competency based skills acquisition in senior high technical schools- case study of Tsito Senior High Technical School

Abstract

The main purpose of the study was to evaluate the impact of well-equipped Applied Electricity laboratories in the teaching of Applied Electricity for competency based skills acquisition in Senior High Technical Schools, using Tsito Senior High Technical School as a case study. The researcher used descriptive research design for the study. The study used quantitative and qualitative research approach. The total population for the study was 32 students and 5 teachers totaling 37 in all. Purposive sampling techniques was used to select all the 37 respondents for the study. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and an interview guide. Primary data was collected through a field survey from teachers and students of the Tsito Senior High Technical School. The edited responses were recorded and analyzed statistically. SPSS version 18 was used to analyze data. The study results concluded that the school does not have enough teaching and learning materials to facilitate the teaching and learning of Applied Electricity. Moreover, student’s interest and class participation was high in Applied Electricity class when the teacher used TLMs. The study recommended that the Ghana Education Service through the District Education Office should supply adequate educational resources and Teaching and Learning materials (TLMs) to equip the schools Applied Electricity Laboratory and enhance the teaching and learning of Applied Electricity in the school.